C4category 4
Typhoon Ruby (1988)
Typhoon Ruby formed in the Western Pacific on 20 October 1988 and faded on 29 October 1988. Peak wind 232 km/h (125 kt), category 4, lowest pressure 950 hPa. Landfall: China, Philippines.
232 km/hPeak wind · 125 kt
950 hPaLowest pressure
9 daysDuration
3,562 kmTrack length · ACE 15
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Wind along the track
km/h · UTC
Landfalls
| Date | Countries hit | Landfall wind | Nearby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 1988 06:00 UTC | C3 | Philippines | 204 km/h | Viga · 8 km |
| 24 October 1988 21:00 UTC | C3 | Philippines | 194 km/h | General Mamerto Natividad · 6 km |
| 28 October 1988 06:00 UTC | TS | China | 65 km/h | Wanning · 9 km |
Towns within 100 km of the track
Quezon City93 km · 222 km/h
Caloocan100 km · 222 km/h
Antipolo89 km · 222 km/h
Pasig City97 km · 222 km/h
Valenzuela96 km · 222 km/h
San Jose del Monte82 km · 222 km/h
Wenchang95 km · 83 km/h
Wanning9 km · 65 km/h
Qionghai52 km · 65 km/h
Angeles City93 km · 167 km/h
Marikina City88 km · 222 km/h
Mandaluyong City99 km · 222 km/h
Rodriguez73 km · 222 km/h
Mandaluyong99 km · 222 km/h
Tarlac City63 km · 167 km/h
Taytay94 km · 222 km/h
Cainta93 km · 222 km/h
Baguio71 km · 167 km/h
Cabanatuan City85 km · 222 km/h
Santa Maria90 km · 222 km/h
Binangonan98 km · 222 km/h
Mabalacat City85 km · 167 km/h
Santol91 km · 167 km/h
San Mateo83 km · 222 km/h
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